{"id":86854,"date":"2024-03-18T16:35:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T21:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=86854"},"modified":"2024-03-18T16:35:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T21:35:57","slug":"how-to-optimize-and-change-your-macs-display-settings-and-why-you-might-want-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/86854-how-to-optimize-and-change-your-macs-display-settings-and-why-you-might-want-to\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Optimize and Change Your Mac\u2019s Display Settings (and Why You Might Want to)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero.png 1920w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-213x120.png 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-284x160.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-190x107.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-1400x787.png 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-750x421.png 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-548x308.png 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-364x204.png 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-230x129.png 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-213x120@2x.png 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-284x160@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/display-options-macos-hero-190x107@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest benefits of using macOS is the robust support for display scaling and display options baked into the OS. In this post, we&#8217;ll take a look at how you can easily adjust display settings in macOS to optimize your display for your needs. For example, making the text size bigger is helpful for aging eyes or for folks with poor vision. Also, if you have tons of on-screen items, changing the screen resolution can allow you to fit more that are easily viewable on your Mac\u2019s monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-change-your-mac-s-display-resolution\">How to Change your Mac\u2019s Display Resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Mac display\u2019s resolution determines the size of text and objects on your screen. By default, your Mac automatically uses the best resolution for the display.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple recommends that you use the default resolution. However, you can manually set the resolution to make text and objects appear larger on your screen, or adjust it to make text and objects appear smaller so you have more space on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Go to Apple menu \uf8ff&nbsp; &gt; <strong>System Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Choose <strong>Displays.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00b0 <\/strong>Looks at the <strong>thumbnail views<\/strong> of the available resolutions, move the pointer over the thumbnails to see the resolution sizes, then click the one you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-views-of-available-resolutions-.jpg\" alt=\"Thumbnail views of available resolutions\" class=\"wp-image-86856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-views-of-available-resolutions-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-views-of-available-resolutions--284x101.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-views-of-available-resolutions--190x68.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-views-of-available-resolutions--284x101@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-views-of-available-resolutions--190x68@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Thumbnail views of available resolutions<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Hover the pointer over the resolution options, and you\u2019ll see a menu showing the resolution in pixels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0\u00a0To see the available resolutions as a list, Control-click the thumbnail view and choose Show List. Then click the resolution you want. To switch back to the thumbnail view, Control-click the list view and choose Show Thumbnail.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;To always see available resolutions as a list, click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>, then turn on Show resolutions as list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List.jpg\" alt=\"Show Resolutions as list\" class=\"wp-image-86857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List-161x120.jpg 161w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List-284x212.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List-190x142.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List-161x120@2x.jpg 322w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List-284x212@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Show-Resolutions-as-List-190x142@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Show Resolutions as list<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can change your Mac\u2019s display resolution to any displayed by using the Up\/Down keys on your keyboard \u2014 or by clicking on the one you want to switch to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more than one display \u2014 I have a MacBook Pro connected to a Studio Display, for instance\u2014additional resolution options are available after the other display is connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Go to Apple menu \uf8ff&nbsp; &gt; <strong>System Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Choose <strong>Displays.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Select the display you want to adjust, then select the resolution you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display.jpg\" alt=\"Choose your display\" class=\"wp-image-86858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display-165x120.jpg 165w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display-284x207.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display-190x138.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display-165x120@2x.jpg 330w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display-284x207@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choose-Your-Display-190x138@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Choose your display<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be able to turn on \u201cShow all resolutions\u201d to see additional resolutions for the display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-multiple-displays\">How to use Multiple Displays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Mac is using more than one display, you can choose how to arrange them. In other words, you choose which display is on the right or lift of the other. You can even have one display sit atop or beneath a second. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Go to Apple menu \uf8ff&nbsp; &gt; <strong>System Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Choose <strong>Displays.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Click the <strong>Arrange<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options.jpg\" alt=\"Displays &gt; Arrange\" class=\"wp-image-86859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options-207x120.jpg 207w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options-284x165.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options-190x110.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options-207x120@2x.jpg 414w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options-284x165@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Display-Arrange-Options-190x110@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Displays &gt; Arrange<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Drag the displays to the location you wish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;To mirror displays (have them showing the same thing), hold Option while dragging on atop the other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;To relocate the menu bar, drag it to a different display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Click <strong>Done<\/strong> when you have everything organized to your satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-night-shift\">How to use Night Shift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s Night Shift feature is designed to reduce short-wavelength light emissions and improve sleep. According to Apple, this automatically adjusts the colors of your display to the warmer end of the spectrum \u2014 making the display easier on your eyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Night Shift uses the clock and geolocation of your device to determine when it\u2019s sunset in your location. Then it automatically shifts the colors of your display to warmer colors. In the morning, it returns the display to its regular settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up Night Shift in macOS:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Go to Apple menu \uf8ff&nbsp; &gt; <strong>System Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Choose <strong>Displays<\/strong> and click the <strong>Night Shift<\/strong> tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift.jpg\" alt=\"Displays &gt; Night Shift\" class=\"wp-image-86860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift-275x120.jpg 275w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift-284x124.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift-190x83.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift-275x120@2x.jpg 550w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift-284x124@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Displays-Night-Shift-190x83@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Displays &gt; Night Shift<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set Night Shift to come on from sunset to sunrise, or you can select a custom time period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options.jpg\" alt=\"Night Shift options\" class=\"wp-image-86861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options-284x190.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options-180x120@2x.jpg 360w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options-284x190@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Night-Shift-options-190x127@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Night Shift options<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the slider to adjust the color temperature of the effect between less warm and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest benefits of using macOS is the robust support for display scaling and display options baked into the OS. 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